Refreshing Russian Tea
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Refreshing Russian Tea, a classic beverage that blends the bold flavors of black tea with the zesty tang of orange and lemon juice. Sweetened with just the right touch of sugar and spiced with aromatic ground cinnamon and cloves, this tea is a fragrant, soothing treat perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for cozy gatherings, brisk mornings, or as a calming evening drink. Garnish with vibrant orange or lemon slices for an extra burst of citrusy charm. Whether you're sipping it solo or sharing with friends, this invigorating tea is bound to brighten your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 3 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 4 pieces Orange slices (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pour the water into a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags.
Steep the tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes, then remove and discard them.
Stir in the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until the sugar completely dissolves.
Place the saucepan back over medium heat and allow the tea mixture to warm gently, but avoid bringing it to a full boil (about 5 minutes).
Remove the tea from heat and strain if necessary to ensure a smooth beverage.
Pour the tea into mugs or teacups and garnish with orange or lemon slices if desired.
Serve the Russian tea warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 729 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
